As I sit in my quiet, still-messy-from-the-chaos-of-this-week house, I’m thinking about how blessed and how absolutely in love with life I feel… This is the first time in eight Christmases since my daughter was born that my children will not be with me overnight on Christmas Eve. They will not wake up with me on Christmas morning to see what Santa has brought, to share in the wonder and awe of the spirit and mystery that is Christmas. I am feeling a mixed-bag of emotions. On the one hand, I am somewhat relieved that I get a quiet house for a few days, but on the other hand, I feel a little bit sad to not have my babies with me.

Adjusting to our new life since divorce has been a bumpy road, one riddled with twists and turns that have brought many fears to the surface, and have rewarded us with a bounty of blessings that brings tears of gratitude to my eyes. With the sadness of a mother who never wants to be separated from her children, but the love and compassion of a woman who wants the best for everyone, I share my gratitude and love with you this Holiday season while my children enjoy Christmas with their father, and I reflect…

I am grateful for….

my life

my children

my home

my family – mom, dad, sister, brother-in-law and nieces and nephews

my career and growing business

abundance – we have everything we need and a lot of what we want

my TRIBE, my beautiful soul sisters and soul brothers near and far, who support, love and cheer us on

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I lay out my intention for this blog: to share my experiences with others and direct my clients here for their personal growth. I hope to show the reader that one can be mindful without having to go to extremes. Balance and simplicity are key, and I have learned that valuable lesson time and again.
About me: First, I am a mother. Secondary, but also very important: entrepreneur, fitness professional, business woman, writer, public speaker. I live in the DC metropolitan area and have created a fulfilling life for myself and my children.
My career path has been interesting and varied. I have worked in research & management for a telecoms association, managed health clubs, consulted on housing market development in third world nations, and finally, have become self-employed in corporate wellness and private lifestyle management coaching.
I hope that you take something with you every time you visit, and I thank you for sharing with friends, co-workers and family members.

4 Responses to Holiday Musings

Whoa that’s big…it’s awesome to see parents putting their kids before themselves. I know you get brownie points from your ex-hubby for this 🙂
You have a wonderful perspective on the whole thing, what a blessing for the whole family. Yes enjoy the solitude and make the most of your me-time! Love does takes us down some interesting roads that we can never imagine before hand. It is how we truly evolve..for love is neither right or wrong, good or bad…Love just is! How we accept, respond and react depends on our level of maturity and awareness. Tracy my dear, you are definitely aware of love without condition..what a fabulous way to live!

I use a mantra that keeps me going in darker moments (we all have them!)

“I am love, all is well.” It’s simple, but so true. Love is gratitude, grace, strength, power, forgiveness, gentleness, acceptance and so much more. So, if I am all of those things, then all must be well.

I hope you had a GREAT Christmas and that 2012 holds wonder, awe and MAJOR prosperity for you!
xoxo
~ Tracy

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